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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Terrier Work Country Sports' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Your Terrier Work Country Sports Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Terrier Work Country Sports 1. The Manchester Terrier (black And Tan Terrier) - By: Michael Russell For more than a hundred years the Manchester Terrier, originally called the "Black and Tan" Terrier, has remained true to type. It is a sleek and elegant looking little dog, with tan "thumb marks" over the eyes and on the cheeks and black "thumb marks" in the tan above the front feet. Be... Featured ArticleThe Cairn Terrier: A Plucky Sporting Terrier The Cairn Terrier is a small terrier type dog that has more of the personality and instinctive drives of a hunting dog than it does of a terrier. In the original countryside where the Cairn was found, the Highlands of Scotland, this was the breed of choice for hunting the fox, the badger, and the otter. Terriers with this sort of drive are often termed “sporting terriers”. The Cairn terrier of modern times can be found in many colors. The only “forbidden” color is white. Back when the Cairn wa ...
Read full story 2. Dogs: Different Breeds - By: Michael Russell Although there are approximately 400 breeds of dogs recognized in the world, the American Kennel Club (AKC) only recognizes 146 breeds. These breeds are subdivided into seven groups: Sporting, Hound, Working, Herding, Non-Sporting, Terrier, and Toy. The dogs in each group share similar characteristi... 3. The Cairn Terrier: A Plucky Sporting Terrier - By: Michael Russell The Cairn Terrier is a small terrier type dog that has more of the personality and instinctive drives of a hunting dog than it does of a terrier. In the original countryside where the Cairn was found, the Highlands of Scotland, this was the breed of choice for hunting the fox, the badger, and the ot... 4. The Glen Of Imaal Terrier - By: Michael Russell The Glen of Imaal terrier is a breed that has quite a following in Great Britain and on the continent but is little known in the United States. This little dog is a hardy and aggressive vermin hunter that hails originally from the County Wicklow in Southern Ireland. It was in this coun... 5. The American Staffordshire Terrier - By: Michael Russell In the days when pit fighting was an accepted "sport" in the country of Great Britain and later in America, Pitbulls of various origins were the dogs of choice for this activity. To a large extent, the original "bulldog" was one of the foundation breeds of dogs of this type. One of the f... 6. The Black Russian Terrier - By: Michael Russell The Black Russian Terrier is a breed that was “engineered” by the Russians shortly after world War II for the specific purpose of producing a strong, fearless, and hardy working dog that could withstand the rigors of the cold Russian winter and would be a strong and formidable protector. The “Red St... 7. The King Of Terriers, The Airedale - By: Michael Russell The Airedale terrier probably originated from a mixture of the original black and tan terrier and certain of the Otter Hounds associated with the hunting of the river otter. Its ancestors appear to have come from the regions of Bingley, Otley, and Shipley .. places along the Aire River i... 8. The Fox Terrier - By: Michael Russell The Fox Terrier's function is that of a dog that will run with the hounds to worry and hold the fox at bay, or hunt by himself for foxes and other vermin. He is traditionally more white than any other color since, as a dog that ran with hounds, it was important that he be distinguishable from ... 9. Is A Boston Terrier Right For You? - By: Michael Russell Do you want a dog that is as all American as apple pie? If so, you may want to consider the Boston Terrier, which is one of the few breeds developed in the USA. These comical charmers originated in Boston in the 1800's. The Boston Terrier was the first American breed accepted by the Amer... 10. Lucky "chance" Takes Top Dog Title - By: Diane Newsom As the top dog of top dog shows was announced last Sunday, we can be fairly sure that the owners of Caitland Isle Take a Chance were not "taking a chance" on dog pet insurance. While we enjoyed watching the most pampered pooches in the Kingdom strut their stuff, we can also be sur... 11. The German Pinscher - By: Michael Russell The German Pinscher is the “middle” dog of the Pinscher breeds of Germany. The largest of the Pinscher dogs is the well known Doberman, while the smallest is the equally well known Miniature Pinscher. The “Standard” Pinscher is simply known as the “Pinscher” by the Kennel club of Great Britain and i... 12. The Dandie Dinmont: A "little Big Dog" - By: Michael Russell The Dandie Dinmont Terrier is the only breed which takes its name from a fictional character in a book. In the novel written by Sir Walter Scott "Guy Mannering", there is a farmer by the name of Dandie Dinmont who owns several of these terriers of the variety bred in old Northumberland in Engl... 13. Olympic Swimming - By: Michael Russell Swimming has long been a favorite of the summer Olympic games. There are great stories about the swimmers and their hard bodies gliding through the water is tough not to watch. The Olympic swimmers train for years to get to the Olympic games and there is no doubt that they are all very tough compe... 14. Who Is That Ugly Little Brown Dog? - By: Michael Russell When the Border Terrier first made its appearance in the A.K.C. show ring, onlookers were often heard to ask "What breed is that ugly little brown dog?" The Border Terrier does appear to be rather plain, a simple and straight forward looking, unassuming brown dog. Personality wise howeve... 15. The Rough And Ready Scottish Terrier - By: Michael Russell Scotland is a rugged land and the dogs which lived in the country centuries ago grew up as rugged and crusty as the land. There was no established Scottish Terrier for many years but there has always been a “Scottish Terrier type” of dog. It is just that there was no attempt at developing type and s... 16. The Tibetan Terrier: A Nomad's Dog - By: Michael Russell There are three breeds of dogs that stem from the high mountain regions of Tibet. The Tibetan Terrier, the Tibetan Spaniel, and the Tibetan Mastiff. All three are indigenous to the region and were known to be in existence as long as 1000 years ago. The Himalayan regions of Tibet encompass high cold ... 17. Unseen Problems Facing The Architect - By: Michael Russell Deciding to enter a profession like that of becoming an architect, especially if one was to start their training during a boom period, people tend to forget very quickly about how times were during the down turn in the economy. People forget very fast that at times there is an over supply of these t... 18. Choosing The Right Dog Breed A Step By Step Guide - By: Michael Russell Did you know that there are several hundred dog breeds? With that large number of breeds to choose from, how do people manage to decide which breed is right for them? Luckily, you can narrow down the choices and find the right dog breed by following a few simple steps. First, consider yo... 19. The Skye Terrier - By: Michael Russell The Skye Terrier comes from the Isle of Skye, a rugged and inhospitable environment to contend with has produced a dog of rugged and indomitable characteristics. This hardy terrier was known by many different names in its early history, and was one of the earliest terriers to be mentioned in books i... 20. The Australian Silky Terrier: A Snake Killer? - By: Michael Russell The Australian Silky Terrier is thought to have been bred from crossing the Yorkshire Terrier with the Australian Terrier. This mix of the two breeds was meant to produce a toy dog with the gentle qualities of a small house pet and the inquisitive character and hunting skill of a terrier. Families w... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
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| Welsh Terriers: 2006 Wall Calendar A bold hunter of otters, foxes and badgers, the rugged looking Welsh Terrier is a playful, easy-going, and loyal dog. Though energetic, Welsh Terriers are considerably calmer than some of their more hot-headed terrier cousins. These happy dogs excel in the city as well as the country, but do especially well in an active family. Welsh Terrier fans are sure to find this 2006 wall calendar delightful... |
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